KTCL

VFR

TUSCALOOSA NTL

TUSCALOOSA · ALABAMA

Elev
169.9'
Longest RWY
6,498'04/22
Tower
07:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
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Before you fly into KTCL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,169.9'
MSL · field 169.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KTCL

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KTCL 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 24/22 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02390222 53002
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,191 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
TCL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF POWELL
Address
7601 ROBERT CARDINAL ARPT ROAD, SUI, TE 208, TUSCALOOSA AL 35401

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 04
041°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 041° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,170 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2241° / 221°6,498 ftASPHStandard L
12/30117° / 297°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04MALSR
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)38', tree, 1550' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 35
1240', tree, 850' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 16
30PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)61', trees, 1725' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 25

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KTCL TUSCALOOSA NTL in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, showing runways 04/22, 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
TCL
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KTCL · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD, CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 04/22, MALSR RY 04, PAPI RY 22, MIRL RWY 12/30 & TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 1059/F/D/X/T
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 50/F/C/X/T
  • 12/30RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. LGTD AS A VISUAL RWY.

Other notes

  • 24 HR PPR RQR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2130-0500 - CTC AMGR. INDEX B ARFF CAPABILITY AVBL H24.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTCL

Answer card
ICAO
KTCL
Name
TUSCALOOSA NTL
Location
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
Elevation
169.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,169.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 6,498 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Tuscaloosa NTL sits in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at 169.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 04/22 at 6,498 ft. Runway 12/30 is 4,000 ft. The field has a control tower. Tower hours are 0700 to 2000. When the tower is closed, use the published CTAF and follow the lighting instructions in the Chart Supplement. The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 04.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the working pattern at about 1,170 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport has two on-field FBOs. Dixie Air Services carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Ascension FBO carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

This is a controlled field with active traffic and published bird and deer activity in the area. Runway 12/30 is lighted as a visual runway. It also has operating limits for some airline and charter operations, so large aircraft should verify the current Chart Supplement before planning in. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Birmingham Approach. If you are new to KTCL, expect a busy towered environment with a long primary runway and a shorter crosswind option.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTCL?
KTCL sits at 169.9 ft MSL. That matters for pattern work and performance planning, especially on warm Alabama days.
What is the pattern altitude at Tuscaloosa NTL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives you something different.
Which runway is the longest at KTCL?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 6,498 ft. It is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Does KTCL have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is one ILS approach and it is for runway 04. Check the current approach plate and the Chart Supplement before you fly it.
What are the tower hours at KTCL?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and follow the lighting instructions in the Chart Supplement.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTCL?
Dixie Air Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A Prist and its phone is (205) 333-3000. Ascension FBO is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Its phone is (205) 349-3991.
Can I use runway 12/30 for airline or charter operations at KTCL?
Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 seats or non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 seats. Verify the current Chart Supplement before planning that runway for anything large.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KTCL?
Expect a controlled field with birds and deer in the area. Runway 12/30 is a visual runway, so review the lighting notes and be ready for a busy towered environment.

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